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100 years after evolution went on trial, the Scopes case still reverberates
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
One hundred years ago, the small town of Dayton, Tenn., became the unlikely stage for one of the most sensational trials in American history, over the teaching of Darwin's theory of evolution.
Armed militants terrorize Rohingya community in Bangladesh refugee camps
by Shamim Chowdhury
In Bangladesh's Rohingya refugee camps, armed militant gangs have been killing members of their community for years. Rights groups say their targets include anyone who refuses to join them.
Ukraine accepted a U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire. Russia has yet to respond
by Joanna Kakissis
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Ukraine has accepted a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire with Russia that will take effect if the Kremlin agrees.
From barley to cans to kegs: How President Trump's tariffs will affect craft brewers
Small scale brewers faced increased costs beyond just for aluminum cans from Trump administration tariffs.
One story of finding love in the height of the pandemic
by Ashley Brown
It's been five years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. This week, we're bringing stories of people who found an unexpected dose of joy amid so much devastation.
Thousands turn out for cross-country skiing World Championships in Norway
by Nat Herz
In Norway, where skiing is the top sport, huge crowds turned out there for the world championships of cross country skiing that wrapped up this weekend.
VA patients feel the cuts to mental health care, as thousands more layoffs loom
by Katia Riddle
The Department of Veterans Affairs is forecasting tens of thousands of job cuts in the near future. Patients at the VA say the threat to their care is damaging their mental health.
Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum are set to start tomorrow
by Scott Horsley
President Trump plans to impose a 25% tariff on all imported steel and aluminum, starting Wednesday. The move could help domestic steel and aluminum makers but raise prices for everyone else.
For Dylan Mulvaney, 'sweet earnestness' is what feels right
by Juana Summers
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Dylan Mulvaney, author of Paper Doll: Notes from a Late Bloomer, about the highs and lows of the early days of her transition and the joy she tries to share.
Greenlandic people vote on their future in parliamentary elections
Tuesday's vote is seen one of its most pivotal yet for Greenland's future, as the issue of independence has taken center stage in campaign debates for the first time.
Hundreds of Syrian children dumped in orphanages during Assad regime can't be traced
by Diaa Hadid
An NPR investigation finds that more than 350 Syrian children were secretly placed in orphanages across the capital, Damascus, when the Assad regime was in power. Now, some of them cannot be found.
Workers paint over the 'Black Lives Matter' street mural in D.C.
Workers in Washington, D.C., have begun removing the massive street mural that defined Black Lives Matter Plaza. The city created the mural amid mass protests after police murdered George Floyd.
Medical students in Alabama are learning about nutrition in the kitchen
Medical students in south Alabama are learning about nutrition at a cooking class in hopes they will be able to better talk to patients about what they eat.